Agreement International Referees PWC 2026

Agreement between Partille World Cup and referees traveling to Gothenburg

Please note that this is the agreement between International Referees who travels to Gothenburg.

Welcome to officiate the world’s largest youth handball tournament!

For several years, we have collaborated with referees from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to officiate international handball at various levels.

The Partille World Cup will take place from 30th of June – 4th of July , 2026.
(Please make sure you arrive in Gothenburg on June 29th)

Match Fees
All matches are played 2 x 15 minutes.
In the playoffs, matches in the B21, G21, B18, and G18 classes will be 2 x 20 minutes.

2x15 min: 100 SEK/match
2x20 min: 130 SEK/match

Note: The fee listed is the amount per match after tax.
Partille World Cup doesn’t cover additional costs that may occur in your own country as bank transfers or taxes.

It’s very important that your bank details are filled in correctly.
(Name of Bank, IBAN, SWIFT/BIC and TIN Number).
We can’t guarantee your commission if there are incorrect numbers or names.

Partille World Cup also require a copy of your passport (both sides). All this information needs to be sent to [email protected] before the tournament.

(Have you been referee the past years two years - you don't have to send us a copy of passport)

Payment will be made not later than three weeks after the tournament has ended.

Note that it could take a few days for the money to get transferred to your account depending on what country you are based from.

Transfers and Check-in
If you're flying, it's very easy to take the airport bus to central Gothenburg. You are responsible for your own transfer to the Heden Center, where check-in will take place.

Match Cards
Before each match, you will receive a match card from the referee tent located near each playing field. These cards must be completed correctly and returned to the referee tent after your matches. The match cards should include the correct final score, signatures from the respective team leaders and yourself, as well as any incidents from the match that need to be reported to the jury and competition committee.

Referee Equipment
Each referee is responsible for bringing their own necessary referee equipment, including:
Whistle, watch (no mobile phones will be used as referee watch) cards, and additional gear for officiating.

Partille World Cup will provide a referee shirt for you to wear, but we recommend bringing extra gear.

Partille World Cup Pass - Referee
In addition to the match fee, we also offer:

• 15 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) from Tuesday breakfast to Saturday dinner

• Entrance to the finals

• Entrance to the leader's party on Thursday (Referees under 18 will have a pizza night on Friday)

• Free travel on public transport

• (Subject to availability, we may also offer tickets to the opening ceremony, which will be confirmed no later than the day of the opening)

Partille World Cup – Focus on Referee Development
We will put significant focus on referee development. Together with a few trained referee instructors and elite referees, we will focus on guiding, coaching, and educating referees during the Partille World Cup.

If you are interested in taking part in this and receiving feedback on your matches, please contact us at Partille World Cup for more details. (No extra cost)
The responsible instructors for this education are Jonathan Hummelgård and Emrik Svensson.

Accommodation during Partille World Cup 2026
For this year’s tournament, we have refined the details regarding accommodation and can now offer the following options:

Visiting referees have the opportunity to book the following accommodation options:

• Referee Cabin (Clubhouse): Free of charge

• Slottsskogens Hostel Fee: 500 SEK for the whole week

Information about staying at Slottsskogens Hostel
At Slottsskogens Hostel, there is an option to stay for 500 SEK at a newly renovated and popular hostel in central Gothenburg. You will have your own room (2, 4, 6, or 8-bed rooms), bed linens, bathroom, breakfast every day, laundry facilities, and staff available 24/7.

Availability is subject to space (a total of 140 beds), and the 500 SEK will be deducted from your fee for the matches you’ve officiated during the week.

Note: Accommodation at the hostel is available from June 29 – July 4 only.

Information about staying at the Clubhouse
Of course, our Club House option is still available. Here, 20–60 people (depending on the size of the cabin) stay in a clubhouse. Partille World Cup provides bed linens and mattresses, and accommodation hosts are available 24/7 to help you settle in.

This option is free of charge and the cabins may be available from Sunday June 28th, to Sunday, July 5th . Breakfast is served at a nearby school kitchen. This is a popular option if you are traveling in a large group from the same country/region. Talk to your friends and colleagues and gather up together in a Cabin/Club house.

Partille World Cup provides mattresses, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets, but you may bring your own. The school is provided by the local municipalities, and the rules of conduct also apply to referees. Violations of these rules may lead to eviction from the school and potential charges for damages.

Please fill in your arrival details on your profile after booking your trip to Gothenburg.

Application
To apply as a referee for the tournament, please visit the Partille World Cup website. All referees must register personally. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.

Invitations and selections will be made on an ongoing basis throughout spring 2026.

Project Manager
The project manager for referees are Eldin Bitic and Alice Watson. They are responsible for referee recruitment and match assignments. You can reach them at [email protected] (Swedish or English).

Referee Criteria
Age: You must be at least 16 years old.

Certification: You must be an authorized and approved referee by your local handball district.

Status: You must have met your district’s established requirements for 2025/2026.

Experience: You should ideally have a few years of experience officiating handball. In your application, please indicate the age group you are currently officiating. We welcome young referees who are at the start of their careers and offer dedicated training and observation during Partille World Cup.

Referee Meeting: You must attend one of the mandatory referee meetings on Monday 29th of June. More information will be provided closer to the tournament.

Payment
The match cards serve as the basis for payment of the referee fees, which will be made no later than two weeks after the tournament, provided that correct information has been submitted.

General Information
During Partille World Cup, referee pairs are assigned to nearly 5,000 matches.

All selected referees will officiate most of the matches from Tuesday to Friday. The number of matches on Saturday is limited.

We aim for each referee to officiate six to eight matches per day, with a maximum of two consecutive matches.

Final referees will be selected during the tournament week. Personal match schedules will be distributed no later than at the mandatory referee meetings on the Monday before the tournament starts.

CupManager Profile – Your Official’s Page
As a referee at Partille World Cup, you will have a personal login to Cup Manager – your profile page. This is the website where you update your profile, view your scheduled matches, and receive important information about your assignments.
Once you have completed your application, you will receive an email with a link to your profile page, where you can provide more information about your stay (arrival times, available days for officiating, etc.). You can also modify any previously submitted information.

Questions
If you have any additional questions that you cannot find answers to on the website, please feel free to contact Eldin or Alice at [email protected]